Does Pretty In Pink Hold Up After 30 Years?
By Jerry Beach About two-thirds of the way through Pretty In Pink, Andie (portrayed by Molly Ringwald) utters a line that probably ended up resonating a whole lot more than even John Hughes could have imagined when he penned it at some point in the mid-1980s. “Iona,” Andie says while slow dancing with her close friend (portrayed by Annie Potts) who is jealous of the prom experience Andie is about to enjoy, “you’re gonna OD on...
‘Pretty In Pink’ Returns to Theaters for Valentine’s Day 2016
If you were a fan of the 1986 romantic comedy Pretty In Pink and can’t find a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, you might want to check you local movie theater. The film was originally released on February 28, 1986 so the 30th Anniversary celebration is a little early but very much necessary. Pretty In Pink will be back in theaters for Valentine’s Day weekend 2016 in celebration of it’s 30th year anniversary....
Halloween Costume Idea: Claire from “The Breakfast Club”
Molly Ringwald was the queen of 80s teen movies – the leader of the (brat) pack in my book. She got her start acting on The Facts of Life in the late 70s and early 80s and went on to become John Hughes’ muse, starring in such hits as “Sixteen Candles,” “The Breakfast Club,” and “Pretty in Pink.” The ultimate 80s teen icon – why not dress up as one of her movie characters this Halloween? In “The Breakfast Club,“ she played Claire...
Sixteen Candles, 1984
“Auto – mo – beeeel” – Gotta love the Donger. Teen flicks were as popular in the 80s as they are today, perhaps even more so. One such decade-defining film, Sixteen Candles set into motion the careers of Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, and John and Joan Cusack. These stars would later come to dominate the teen movie scene throughout the decade. Written and directed by John Hughes, this coming of age...
